RAWALPINDI: Canadian High Commissioner Perry Calderwood Friday visited Rawal International Expo 2017 organized by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) at Ayub National Park. Visiting different stalls, Calderwood appreciated the role of chamber in promoting trade activities through exhibitions.
He said his country gives great importance to its relations with Pakistan, and wants to further promote trade and economic ties. Exhibitions are the backbone of any country for promoting bilateral trade relations and regional trade, he said. He assured full cooperation and assistance for promoting trade delegations between the chambers. RCCI president Raja Amer Iqbal welcomed the guest and gave him a short brief on the expo. The president RCCI said Rawal EXPO 2017 was aimed at increasing business activities along with providing entertainment to the masses. He informed that the five-day industrial exhibition would continue till May 14.
More than 12 international companies including China, Thailand, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal and Sri Lanka are displaying their products in the expo.
Food court, children playing area and auto show will also be organized to attract and entertain families and children visiting the show. Cultural shows would also be held during the exhibition, he added.
